"Funky Junky" | ||||
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Single by Peter Andre | ||||
from the album Peter Andre | ||||
Released | 31 May 1993 [1] | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:45 | |||
Label | Melodian | |||
Songwriter(s) | Peter Andre, Antoine Palade | |||
Producer(s) | Ashley Cadell | |||
Peter Andre singles chronology | ||||
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"Funky Junky" is the third single from Australian singer Peter Andre's self-titled debut album. The song was released on 31 May 1993, through Melodian Records. [1] The song frequently featured as background music in Australian soap opera Neighbours in 1993. [2] "Funky Junky" peaked at number 13 on the Australian Singles Chart and was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [4] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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